Michael Gordon Burgos Memorial Scholarship Fund

College Major: Preference in the selection process will be given to applicants who intend to pursue a course of study in any of the healing arts, including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Psychology.

Awarded to Ventura County residents (minimum of three years of residency in Ventura County required) who are graduating from or have graduated from any high school in Ventura County. Applicants must be enrolling in, or currently enrolled in an accredited, nonprofit Ventura County institution of higher learning. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA and demonstrate financial need. Preference in the selection process will be given to applicants who intend to pursue a course of study in any of the healing arts, including Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, or Psychology. Preference in the selection process will be given to applicants who demonstrate an interest in environmental protection/preservation. Preference given to applicants who show participation in local volunteer health and/or human benefit programs. Preference given to applicants who have shown an interest in or participated in basketball or tennis.

Required Essay Topic: In 500 to 700 words please explain what you will do to make our community a better place to live